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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Using the Supplied Flash Unit
Available in the following modes:
When the supplied flash unit is attached, you can use all flash modes ([MANUAL], etc.)
in the camera’s menu. (Note, however, that it cannot be used as a wirelessly controlled
unit.) This section describes specifically how to take a picture using this unit.
•For details on how to take a picture using other flash units, refer to (→261).
Using flash, you can take pictures in dark places or achieve a more even illumination, e.g.
in the case of backlit subjects.
Attaching the flash unit
The hot shoe cover is already inserted in the hot shoe at the time of purchase.
Mount the flash unit in the hot shoe after removing the hot shoe cover.
Removing the hot shoe cover
•Make sure that the camera’s [ON/OFF] switch is set to [OFF].
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Remove the hot shoe cover by simultaneously
pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow and
pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow .
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Be sure to insert the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is
not in use.
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Store the hot shoe cover in a safe place after removing it so
that you do not lose it.
Attaching the flash unit
1
Turn off the flash unit.
Hot shoe
Flash [ON/OFF] switch
2
Firmly insert the flash unit into the camera’s hot
shoe until it clicks into place.
•Set the camera’s [ON/OFF] switch to [ON], and turn on the
flash unit to take a picture.
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Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Do not carry the camera by only holding the mounted flash unit.
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